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Can Entrepreneurship Be Taught?

6/27/11 at 1:30 PM

A new study of Babson College alumni reveals that students who take just two or more courses in entrepreneurship are more likely to become entrepreneurs. Continue Reading

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Oxman Surplus

Meet the World's Oldest Entrepreneur!

6/23/11 at 10:00 AM

Or so we think. At 96, Oxman's Surplus founder Jerome Oxman still clocks a full workday and even began an expansion of his business recently. "I just can't retire," he says. "I'd go crazy." Continue Reading

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What We Can Learn from Recession -- and How It Can Help Us Prosper

6/22/11 at 4:00 PM

Jennifer Hill, an attorney, entrepreneurial advocate and member of our Board of Directors, offers lessons from past recessions -- including the recent Great Recession -- that will propel us to growth in the future. Continue Reading

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27 Million and Counting: Kathy Braddock, Rutenberg Realty

6/21/11 at 4:00 PM

Meet Kathy Braddock, the co-founder of Rutenberg Realty, a New York-based residential real-estate brokerage. Continue Reading

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TailGate Beer

TailGate Beer's Wesley Keegan: Brewing Up Success

6/17/11 at 6:00 PM

Wesley Keegan's father gave him the idea to start a brewery. His passing gave him the inspiration to make it succeed. Continue Reading

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27 Million and Counting: Rich Amundson, Dicks Cottons

6/15/11 at 2:00 PM

Meet Rich Amundson, the founder of Dicks Cottons, a New York-based lifestyle brand that makes sunglasses and other accessories sold around the world. His motto? "Be happy, live comfortably." Continue Reading

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PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com's Josie Daga: Giving Bridal Gowns a Second Life

6/14/11 at 4:30 PM

Many brides spend thousands of dollars on dresses they'll only wear once. PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com gives them a way to make some of that money back -- and to help other brides' dreams come true. Continue Reading

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27 Million and Counting: Ford Blakely, Zingle

6/14/11 at 1:00 PM

Meet Ford Blakely, the founder of Zingle, a San Diego-based company that helps customers submit orders to restaurants and other businesses via text message. Continue Reading

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DailyCandy's Start Small, Go Big Contest Seeks New Entrepreneurs

6/13/11 at 9:00 AM

Winners of the second annual contest receive mentoring relationships and the opportunity to attend a star-studded bash in their honor. Continue Reading

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Hiring Your First Employee: 5 Things You Need to Know

6/09/11 at 6:00 PM

A successful startup eventually needs more people to keep growing. How to hire your first employee. Continue Reading

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27 Million and Counting: Robert Marandos, BowlSole

6/09/11 at 1:00 PM

Meet Robert Marandos, the president and CEO of BowlSole, a Selden, N.Y.-based maker of adhesive shoe pads that turn regular shoes into bowling shoes. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: Will Starting a Business Make You Happy?

6/07/11 at 2:30 PM

Despite a tough economy, entrepreneurs remain quite content with their career paths, according to a new survey. Continue Reading

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New Survey Examines Whether Entrepreneurs Are Born or Made

6/06/11 at 3:00 PM

Higher education and corporate experience may play a bigger role than conventional wisdom suggests, according to new research. Continue Reading

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My First Million: Barbara Corcoran, The Corcoran Group

6/02/11 at 5:00 PM

How a self-made salesperson took $1,000 and took on the titans of New York's legendary real-estate industry. Continue Reading

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Kim & Scott's Gourmet Pretzels

Kim & Scott's Gourmet Pretzels: A New Twist on Success

6/01/11 at 4:30 PM

Talk about tying the knot. Not long after they were married, Kim and Scott Holstein decided to start a pretzel company in their kitchen. Today, they oversee a $10 million brand that can be found at Whole Foods, Walmart and other chains. Continue Reading

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